The Moth
The Moth
On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating. Since 2008, The Moth podcast has featured many of our favorite stories told live on Moth stages around the country. For information on all of our programs and live events, visit themoth.org.
Episodes
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Mar 19, 2024 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: A Point of Beauty
Stories of hope and resilience are shared, from saving a bookstore in Karachi to life on death row. A high schooler finds belonging in sports, while a homesick man seeks comfort in family recipes. The power of storytelling to connect people and bring light in dark times is explored throughout the podcast.
Mar 15, 2024 • 20min
The Moth Podcast: Opening the Page
In this episode, Shaun Leonardo shares his journey of becoming a luchador, embracing the world of Mexican wrestling. The podcast explores themes of transformation, determination, and resilience in pursuing dreams. It also showcases personal stories of art, inspiration, and change, highlighting the power of seizing opportunities and embracing vulnerability.
Mar 12, 2024 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Truth and Power - Global Stories of Women
Stories of female strength and empowerment are highlighted in this episode, including a 95-year-old park ranger facing an intruder, a woman choosing her own name, a man discovering layers of his mother, and a woman navigating the publishing industry. The podcast dives into themes of independence, challenging societal norms, and the complexities of motherhood.
Mar 5, 2024 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Sitting with Spirit
Stories of overcoming discomfort and grief, from trying to understand a brother's struggle to auditioning for Jeopardy, and becoming a tour guide at a plantation. Emphasizing personal growth and societal reflection in facing challenges head-on.
Mar 1, 2024 • 20min
The Moth Podcast: Melbourne and Cal Wilson
Stories from Melbourne feature a son's quirky obsession with planets and the challenges of finding the right school for an autistic child. The podcast reflects on the legacy of comedian Cal Wilson and the power of storytelling at live events.
Feb 27, 2024 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Stuck!
Stories of being stuck: a con man in Las Vegas, a pet sitter dilemma, stage fright in church. Emotions, humor, and unexpected kindness unravel in personal anecdotes.
Feb 20, 2024 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Best Laid Plans
Guests on this podcast share stories of peer pressure, impressing partner's family, watching Power Rangers, and preparing for an airplane journey. The episode explores humanity's imperfections through humorous tales of mishaps and challenges.
Feb 16, 2024 • 18min
The Moth Podcast: Hair Ties
Two stories: one about the kindness of strangers when trying to fix a disastrous haircut, and another about the connection and comfort found in a hair salon. Also mentioned is an artist's storytelling and the impact of suicide on personal grooming. The podcast ends with a dedication to women's rights and information about a suicide helpline.
Feb 13, 2024 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Reconciling the Past
Journalist Jerry Mitchell takes on notorious members of the Ku Klux Klan. Reyna Grande finds kinship with a man seeking asylum in the US. Sarah Jane Johnson faces her past while starting a family. The podcast explores seeking justice, redemption, and confronting the past to forge ahead.
Feb 6, 2024 • 54min
The Moth Radio Hour: Hidden Beauty
Guests include a crisis hotline worker, a person struggling with sibling envy, and a survivor of a plane crash. Topics discussed range from working on a crisis hotline, wanting to be beautiful like a sibling, and surviving a plane crash.
